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"Sanford and Son" A Matter of Silence (TV Episode 1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
S6.E16 ∙ A Matter of Silence. Fri, Jan 28, 1977. Lamont fears Fred is going deaf, and Fred is content to play along and milk sympathy from Lamont and Donna.
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A Matter of Silence was the 128th overall episode of Sanford and Son. Also the 17th episode of Season Six, it first aired on NBC-TV on January 28, 1977.
Lamont fears Fred is going deaf, and Fred is content to play along and milk sympathy from Lamont and Donna.
As a result of "waxy buildup," Fred temporarily loses his hearing. After visiting the doctor, a cured Fred suddenly realizes that his ailment had earned him the undivided attention of his girlfriend Donna (Lynn Hamilton). Thus, Fred plays up his "deafness" to the hilt -- at least until his son Lamont turns the tables on him.
Note: Helen Martin makes a guest appearance as a nurse. Fuddle Bagley makes a guest appearance as the ear doctor.
"A Matter of Silence" opens with Lamont questioning his father's hearing, how people talk to him and he ignores them: "I've been doing that for 50 years!" A telephone message with the wrong address convinces Lamont that his father should see ear doctor Fuddle (Fuddle Bagley), whose diagnosis requires a simple flushing of the wax buildup.
Synopsis by Hal Erickson. As a result of "waxy buildup," Fred (Redd Foxx) temporarily loses his hearing. After visiting the doctor, a cured Fred suddenly realizes that his ailment had earned him the undivided attention of his girlfriend Donna (Lynn Hamilton).
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Directed By: Russ Petranto. Written By: John T. Bell, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Norman Lear. Sanford and Son. S6 • Episode 16. A Matter of Silence. Air Date: Jan 28, 1977. User Score Available after 4 ratings. tbd. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Where to Watch. Prime Video (Subscription required) Season Episodes. View All Seasons.
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